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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.43, 399.45 and 178.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.43, 399.45 and 178.99 is: 247.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.43 : 399.45 = 178.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.43/399.45 = 178.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.43x = 399.45 × 178.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.43x = 71,497.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,497.56/289.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.03

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